Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, centre, is congratulated after his goal. Picture BHAFC/Paul Hazlewood (Image: BHAFC/Paul Hazlewood)
Albion's young Irish duo were both on target for the under-21s tonight.
But goals from Evan Ferguson and Andy Moran could not prevent defeat for the at Crystal Palace in Premier League 2.
The Seagulls, whose side included Julio Enciso, Krzysztof Kozlowski and Matt Clarke, lost 3-2 at Selhurst Park.
Ferguson equalised an early Jean-Philippe Mateta strke.
Palace opened a 3-1 lead though Malcolm Ebiowei and Mateta again which Moran reduced after good work by Cam Peupion.
Albion then pressed hard for an equaliser and Odel Offiah hit the woodwork late on.
Albion: Beadle; Tsoungui (Offiah 68), Turns, Clarke; Peupion (Miller 89), Spong, Kozlowski (Hinchy 60), Furlong; Enciso, Moran (Tolaj 89), Ferguson.
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